At Hope we believe that our neighborhood, as well as our city is only as good as the next generation. If the next generation is thriving emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually than usually the overall community is as well. This is why investing in the next generation (Birth-25yrs) is one of our largest priorities at Hope Church. This happens throughout the year in various ways, from our weekly kids programming every Sunday at 4:30PM, to social events, mentoring programs, retreats, and global trips. We want Hope Church to be a people and a place where Roosevelt Island kids, as well as youth living around the city can flourish, having a community of peers and adults supporting, encouraging, and empowering them every step of the way.

This Sunday is another one of those moments where we have planned an event for all of Roosevelt Island, but with families and their children especially on our minds.

Join us for our first summer family fest immediately following our 4:30PM service. We will be throwing a neighborhood party in the Chapel square. The family fest includes live music, a community wide meal, carnival games, and a dunk tank. You won’t want to miss it! In addition registration for the island’s largest water balloon fight will begin at 4:15PM just before our Sunday family friendly service. All activities are free to the community. If you haven't yet had the chance to experience a Hope service this would be the perfect summer weekend.

RIGC is offering some free gardening experiences for pre 5th to pre 8th graders in July. The young pre-teens and teens just need to sign up by sending an email to rigardenoutreach@gmail.com and bring in parent signed permission forms. Each gardening lesson/experience involves two hours in the garden and they can sign up for one week or all three.

Join Roosevelt Island Historical Society President Judy Berdy as she celebrates 40 years of living on Roosevelt Island. Judy will share her insights into and memories of living on RI through decades of change.

Come celebrate and bring your recollections of RI life to share with friends and neighbors!

This event is FREE and open to the public.

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society promotes awareness of Roosevelt Island's unique story and pursues the preservation of its landmarks and artifacts. For more information, please visit www.rihs.us.

Ms Berdy recently spoke to the Historic Districts Council (HDC) about Roosevelt Island fascinating history and present condition. According to the HDC:

Last Thursday I emailed president of RIOC Ms. Susan Rosenthal the responses I collected about families' frustration and requests about fireworks viewing, and on Friday I got to speak with her over the phone.

She explained that they had to set up such procedure and number limit because Four Freedom Park is a state park, and they even tried to remove some waterside structures to maximize the number of people allowed in the park. She is sympathetic that not all who wished to go could, however they have to ensure the safety of all those who did get tickets, e.g. if any emergency happens, emergency vehicles should be able to move around easily, and/or people should be able to evacuate quickly enough.

As to the online ticket claiming, they had an outside contributor to manage the process and she thinks that it is likely that a lot of people were getting it all at the same time in the first few minutes.

I also asked about how many standby tickets are, and whether they can have a separate area for family with small children, and she replied that the number will depend on the number of ticketed folks who actually come to the event. Also because of that it's not easy to set up separate spots for standby tickets. (We can however still submit it for their consideration for future events.)

She also invites all residents to continue submitting requests and suggestions and they will do their best to accommodate next year and beyond....

It was a great Roosevelt Island fireworks show. Hopefully, next year more Roosevelt Island residents will be able to attend.

The Roosevelt Island Parents' Network is celebrated the third anniversary of it's RI Moms on the Move program. Saskia Dux shares these photos and reports.

Dear all,

The RI Parents' Network launched its RI Moms on the Move (RI MoM) program three years ago. Congratulations to all! Since June 27, 2014 we met regularly at the Tram kiosk, went for a walk, exercised, had picnics, went to playrooms and enjoyed each others company while watching our children play and grow up together.

Thank you to every mom and dad who participated in these fun gatherings and came to RI MoM despite rain, crying babies, unfinished laundry, sleep-deprivation and other challenges of parenting and life. If you never made it, please join us Thursday! Pregnant moms, moms of children of all ages, daddies and other caregivers are all welcome.

Special Thank you goes to Paulina Mansz, an Island mom of two who started the exercise part three years ago and made us sweat and laugh every week as our fitness coach. She has moved to Washington but thanks to many other volunteers the RI MoM program has been continued! Thank you all for your volunteered time and for bringing so much joy and friendship into our group!

To all: Please join us Thursday, July 06, 2017 for a celebratory picnic on the occasion of a 3 year anniversary of the RI MoM program.

We will meet at 9:30am at the Tram kiosk and go for a walk. Afterwards we will continue with some exercise and the picnic. Please bring a blanket/mat for you and the kids, some toys to share and something to eat and drink.

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) distributed 2500 free tickets with an advanced online registration for Roosevelt Island residents on June 26 and a public online registration on June 28 for the small amounts of remaining tickets (number is not publicly known). Both ticket registrations were sold out within minutes.

Come enjoy music, a Bounce house, and a Double Slide. Attendees can get festive designs by face painters! Food, including Salt N Bone/Bareburger and Dippin Dots will also be available for purchase inside Southpoint Park. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:25 PM!

Reminder: There will be NO Reentry.

We look forward to seeing you there!

And:

Due to the overwhelming demand, a limited number of standby tickets will be available at Firefighter’s Field on Tuesday, July 4th between 7:30 -8:30 PM. Standby tickets will be given out on a first come, first served basis until capacity has been reached. Standby tickets will be one per person. Attendees must be present to receive standby wristband. YOU MUST CHECK IN FOR A STANDBY WRISTBAND AT FIREFIGHTER’S FIELD TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR STANDBY TICKETS.

Firefighter's Field will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th and opened at 7:30 PM for only those procuring standby tickets.

Visitors to Lighthouse, Southpoint and Four Freedoms Parks are advised that the Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department (PSD) will be conducting security spot checks of containers, backpacks and over-sized bags that are brought into the parks on Tuesday July 4, 2017. Visitors are reminded that alcoholic drinks, outside grills, illegal drugs, and other illegal items are strictly prohibited within the parks.

As a reminder, fireworks are not permitted in New York State, including on Roosevelt Island, at any time. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

And:

July 4th- Limited Visitor Parking

Please be advised that on Tuesday July 4, 2017, visitor parking at the Motorgate Garage will be limited to ensure adequate parking for residents and patrons with a monthly permit. Residents without a monthly access card should be prepared to show proof of residency when approaching the 36th Avenue Bridge. It is recommended that residents who need to park in Motorgate arrive no later than 5 pm to secure admittance.

As a reminder, fireworks are not permitted in New York State, including on Roosevelt Island, at any time.

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